Hitachi D-MD1 Double Cassette Deck

This Hitachi D-MD1 is a stereo double cassette deck with Dolby B and C noise reduction, it was first sold by Hitachi in 1983.

The main features of the Hitachi D-MD1 double cassette deck are:, mechanical 3 digit tape counter, tape type selection and capable of handling normal, chrome and metal tapes.

Typical front loading double cassette deck with the cassette compartiment located on both sides of the deck. Tape eject is operated mechanically and the cassette needs to be placed with the side to be played facing forward in the cassette well.

Dolby C-type used in the Hitachi D-MD1 provides 20 dB of noise reduction above about 1,000 Hz, fully doubling the amount given by B-type.

Connection to other audio components for plaback can be achieved by a RCA cable and recording from a source by a RCA cable.